Associate Manager, School Programs

The New York Public Library•New York, NY

14d•$70,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of the Center for Educators and Schools at The New York Public Library (NYPL) and supports NYPL’s mission of inspiring lifelong learning, advancing knowledge, and strengthening communities. The Center supports NYPL’s efforts to engage teachers and students with collections and exhibitions via programming and resources for educators and their students, including professional learning, field trips, and curricula. The Associate Manager, School Programs will be responsible for designing and facilitating K-12 programs related to the research collections and exhibitions at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, both onsite at the library and in the classroom. The Associate Manager supports the Manager with observation and evaluation of programs, providing coaching and training for Exhibitions Educators. The Associate Manager collaborates across the Center for Educators & Schools to amplify the impact of school programs and to support campaigns and initiatives. This is a temporary position, grant funded for 2 years. We are looking for someone we can count on to: Own The development and launch of new school programs, including writing lesson plans and promotional marketing copy The facilitation of engaging sessions for K-12 students, primarily onsite at NYPL, in the classroom and virtually Ensuring the historical accuracy and cultural competence for programs they develop and facilitate Teach Information literacy, research skills and collections-based programs to K-12 students Primary source analysis, examining multiple perspectives, cause and effect, historical empathy, building claims and counterclaims, corroborating evidence, etc. Learn: The goals of the Center for Educators and Schools to engage students with research collections and skills via school programs. How the Center for Educators and Schools functions within NYPL to convene educators within the organization and across NYC Improve Students’ awareness, knowledge, and interest in the NYPL’s research collections and other offerings The field trip programs’ responsiveness to teacher requests and student needs Some expectations for this role are that within: 1 month, this person will: Learn the scope of the role and become knowledgeable about school program goals and the wider Library’s education departments Learn general information about NYPL and how research is conducted at NYPL Understand the research divisions, collections, services, and programs offered at the Library 3 months, this person will: Facilitate school programs at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building Draft a framework and process for evaluative feedback for school programs Contribute to initiatives and campaigns for Center for Educators & Schools Lead the development and launch of a new program, including lesson plans and promotional materials 6 months and beyond, this person will: Maintain strong and supportive coaching relationships with Exhibitions Educators Assess existing school programs and propose strategies for growth and alignment with best practices Provide observation and performance feedback for Exhibitions Educators

Requirements

Master's Degree in Education, Museum Education or Studies, History, or a related field required
3+ years of experience teaching with primary sources, artifacts, archival collections, and/or exhibitions in schools, museums or libraries working with K-12 students
2+ years of experience writing K-12 lesson plans and training staff or educators how to teach with objects or primary sources
Best practice knowledge of teaching with primary sources, artifacts and research collections in an informal learning environment
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, for varied audiences, including public speaking, facilitating group discussion, classroom management, listening skills, and professional correspondence
Strong project management skills including documentation and creating templates, organizational and time management, with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at varied stages simultaneously
Adaptability to change and improvise plans, including priorities, needs, or scope of projects
Knowledge and understanding of NYC public schools, classroom teacher needs and expectations, and culturally responsive teaching

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and launch new K-12 school programs, including researching collections, drafting lesson plans, and creating promotional marketing copy
Meet with research colleagues and research with collections to draft new lesson plans
Facilitating school field trip programs 2-4 times a week
Assess school programs across museums and libraries to understand local, national, and international trends and propose strategies and programs aligned with best practices in the field
Conduct ongoing training, coaching, observation, and performance feedback for Exhibitions Educators to ensure program quality and adherence to best practices
Collaborate with internal stakeholders including Research, Exhibitions, Visitor Experience, and Branch Programs and Services
Adhere to the Center’s intellectual integrity, utilizing best practices for teaching with primary sources and exhibitions, and ensuring historical accuracy and cultural competence in all programs developed and facilitated
Support the Center’s campaign and initiative work, including outreach efforts representing the Library at external events, such as tabling
Perform other related duties as assigned

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